“Don’t take it to heart, sir,” Kalina said with a twinkle in her eye, revealing her eight pearly whites like a Hollywood celebrity, “Lady Dorothy is a mere gold digger who enjoys hobnobbing with the upper crust.” “Oh?” chuckled Edward, his eyes gleaming mischievously, “You are kind enough to say she is a gold digger. In my eyes, she’s no more than a poor hooker. Prostitution, destitution.” “You’re so eloquent, sir,” smiled Kalina awkwardly, not expecting Edward’s harsh words on Dorothy. “Well, by the way, do I look like a member of high society?” asked Edward. “I have to say you don’t look like one of them, but your action betrayed you. Only a loaded man would be able to buff the shoes with cash,” Kalina winked playfully, sending a thrill down Edward’s spine. “What if I’m just faking it?” Edward played along, suddenly keeping a straight face. Kalina’s smile faltered for a moment, but she quickly recovered. “I’m sure you’re pulling my leg, sir,” smiled Kalina again. “I must say
[Bravo! You’ve taken your first plunge into the market. Now it’s time to sit tight and see how the tide turns in the market.]“Okay, no problem,” whispered Edward, wiping away the sweat on his face. Yet, Edward couldn’t shake off the nervousness that was slowly creeping up on him as he stared at his EURUSD chart with bated breath. The market was going against him, and he could feel his balance dwindling with every passing second. [Hey, Edward, take it easy. Don’t let your nerves get the better of you. Just let your position ride with the waves of the market. It’s time to feast your eyes on something other than the market.]“Good suggestion,” nodded Edward in a low voice, trying to calm his racing heart. However, he found it hard to relax. He had to take a deep breath and look around, trying to distract himself.Just then, he saw Kalina coming over to him, pushing a gleaming cart that was fit for a king’s banquet. Her elegant figure and captivating smile immediately stole his attenti
“It’s none of your business, James. Now do what you said you would if you don’t want to suffer again.,” said Edward coldly. Seeing this, Rebecca’s tone changed from haughty to soothing. “It’s just a misunderstanding, Edward. James and I will leave here immediately. I hope you enjoy your meal here. See ya!” With that, she propped up the injured James and readied to make a break for it. But before they could flee the scene, Edward interjected with a bone-chilling threat, brandishing his rock-solid fist like a weapon. "Before you skip town, you better make sure my fists are on board," he growled. "Don't push your luck, Edward," Rebecca cautioned. "You wouldn't dare lay a finger on a defenseless dame like me, would you?" "Sorry, honey, but for those who can't stick to their word, my fists don't discriminate. Keeping promises is a sacred code of honor. And let me tell you, I'm just trying to whip you two into better shape," Edward snickered. Kalina suddenly chimed in, "I love that ph
After Edward’s getting into the taxi, the female driver remained tight-lipped, leaving Edward at a loss for words. He racked his brain for something to say to break the stifling silence.Finally, he mustered up the courage to compliment her.“Hello, madam. I must say, you’re an absolute knockout. I like your gloves especially.”“Thank you,’ the female driver replied curtly, her widened eyes glued to the road ahead. It looked like she was serious about her job.Careless about her lack of enthusiasm, Edward continued, “And might I have the pleasure of knowing your name?”He knew too well that the FS Hotel he had been staying might as well be on the side of the moon. It was so far from his destination, the Sixth Avenue. If he was not wrong, it was at least ten miles away.At the moment, Edward had no appetite for the humdrum scenery outside the car window. The passing vehicles, as well as the throngs of walking people on the sidewalk, did not tickle his fancy one bit—he had been accustom
When Edward was at a loss for what to do next, he heard the noise louder than before. Apparently, the thing behind was closing in on him. He suddenly had a hunch that it was about to attack him. Edward’s instincts kicked in immediately. Without any hesitation, he subconsciously dodged the possible attack just in the nick of time. His heart was pounding fiercely as he sidestepped the threat, but instead of a monster he would fear, he was surprised to find a wee white kitty. At the sight of it, Edward let out a sigh of relief, happy that it wasn’t some sort of creepy crawly. “Well, hello there, little one. What’s up? Why are you trailing me? And what’s your name?” Edward asked a train of questions. Yet, the kitty locked its eyes on Edward and meowed incessantly. To his surprise, the meows were anything but ordinary because they sometimes sounded like a mournful howl of a lone wolf and sometimes like the fierce roar of a large feline animal. What piqued Edward’s interest was that de
Before the two fireballs could reach the burly digital foe on the screen, they transformed into majestic fire phoenixes, soaring toward him with ferocity. As they flew past, the beefy guy was engulfed in flames, quickly reduced to a pile of smoldering ashes. Edward's jaw dropped in awe, realizing that this must be the legendary Phoenix Strike - a move so powerful that it could obliterate even the toughest of opponents. [Congratulations! You’ve already mastered Phoenix Strike. Now you are able to wield it effortlessly.] "What? I've already mastered it?" Edward stuttered in disbelief. "But I haven't even trained for it." [Your brain has absorbed the necessary knowledge. Every time you want to employ it, the vital energy inside your body will circulate and then ultimately start to gather on your hands. you can try it now if you would like.] “Oh? That’s amazing!” Edward thought to himself, his heart racing with excitement. “But I don’t have any enemies nearby to practice on. Can I tes
The hound Double Trouble went to smell the Silence Pill for a few seconds. Luckily, Silence Pill was coated with sugar on its surface and thus it attracted the hound very much.“Take it, Double Trouble,” said Edward in a low voice with a wide grin on his face. “I promise it tastes good.”Upon hearing Edward utter his name, the ferocious hound’s heart skipped a beat. The young man standing before him was a complete stranger, but for some inexplicable reason, the hound felt an undeniable connection with him.It looked like the young man could be trusted. Without a second thought, the hound lowered his head and licked the Silence Pill on the ground with great fervor.The Silence Pill was easy to dissolve. Upon touching the saliva of the hound, it melted away instantly and a sweet taste soon filled his senses. The hound quickly felt a wave of gratitude toward Edward, who had proved to be a reliable ally anyway.The hound attempted to thank Edward with a resounding bark, but to his dismay,
"You are Derek, a level-two hitman at the Sloth Gang. Am I right?” Edward said with a sly grin. Turning to the fat man, he added, “And you are David, you are a level-three hitman working for the Sloth Gang. You were notorious for your indolence before joining the gang, so I guess that puts you one notch above the scrawny Derek.” Derek and David exchanged a surprised glance, wondering how this stranger knew their positions in the gang. They were starting to believe that Edward might be one of them, but they weren’t fully convinced yet. “Why’d you come alone, and without wheels?” David asked, perplexed. “Our big brother wants to keep things on the down-low. We can’t draw too much attention, you know. It’s all about safety and discretion,” Edward replied, affecting a nonchalant air. “Fair enough. Well, come with us. The goods are in the room, but can you handle them all by yourself?” Dereck challenged him. “No sweat. Don’t let my handsome face fool you. You know, I’m not just a pre